The Prince of Wales had to talk Camilla Parker Bowles into agreeing to marriage because she did not want to be the King's wife, it was reported today.

As the newly-engaged pair, above, spent the weekend at their country sanctuary, Highgrove, it was claimed Camilla did not want to take on the responsibility and extra attention that came with the role and was happy as she was.

It was reported that the issue was settled because the Queen was worried about what would happen if she died and Charles and Camilla were still not married.